I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 208 " You're saying that Rhea did this to you ? " Carter's throat tightened as his eyes fell on the obvious marks on Lauren's neck . Lauren wobbled to her feet and took a few unsteady steps toward him . " She hates me . She- " Carter suddenly pulled back , and Lauren didn't get to touch him . The movement froze her in place . Carter maneuvered his wheelchair . " Go take a shower . I want to rest for a while . " Because of his mobility issues , he could only stay in the guest room on the first floor . By the time Ethan arrived , it was already late .

In the room , the ashtray in front of Carter was nearly overflowing . " Mr. Jamison ? " Ethan came to deliver documents related to the Eryham project . With the project lead absconding with the funds , a police report and proof were necessary . Carter smoked relentlessly , his mind replaying Lauren's words over and over . He wondered if Rhea could really be this cruel . He could understand Rhea's jealousy , but was she really capable of something like this ? At this moment , his thoughts of treating Lauren kindly wavered .

He knew that Lauren was wholeheartedly devoted to him , but he couldn't accept a woman who was already tainted . He hadn't forgotten a single word of what Rhea and Anthony had said at the banquet . Carter suddenly looked up at Ethan and asked , " Do you think I should believe Lauren ? " Should he believe that she was innocent ? Ethan didn't know the history between them . " I suggest you follow your heart , Mr. Jamison . " Follow his heart ? No matter what the reason , Lauren had indeed been violated . Carter's thoughts were in chaos .

The company was in trouble , and now this had happened to Lauren . Regardless , he knew that staying in Colburn wasn't an option anymore . " Stick to the plan I laid out earlier , " Carter said . He still decided to go to Draventh , where the opportunities were greater and he would have a better chance to rebuild . 1/2 Chapter 208 " Understood . " +25 BONUS In the bathroom , Lauren called for a maid . " Help me take a bath . " She felt weak all over , her nerves on edge . She didn't know what she would do if Carter rejected her because of this .

After the maid helped her wash up , she left with eyes full of disdain . Lauren changed and went to the kids ' room . The twins were already asleep . She silently approached Arielle's bedside , then leaned against the headboard and rested just like that . Carter , who hadn't slept all night , came to check on the children and saw her like this . Lauren was curled up on the floor , without a blanket , looking completely vulnerable . Carter felt like his heart was being ripped apart . " Lauren , " he called out softly . It took her a long moment to " fully awaken " . " Carter ?

" When she stood , her legs were stiff , and she nearly fell . " I - I just wanted to check on the kids . I'll leave now . " After saying that , she stumbled toward the door . She waited a long time , but no voice called her back . Carter didn't stop her . Thus , Lauren had no choice but to leave the Jamison residence . Outside , she ran into Peter . Peter stepped out of the car and walked straight past without looking at her . " Peter , " Lauren called out . He paused but didn't turn . " Yes ? " She could feel the shift in his attitude . She asked , " Why ... have you suddenly changed ?

Did I do something to offend you ? I know that after all these years apart , our relationship will feel a little distant . " Peter turned his face slightly to look at her . Lauren smiled bitterly . " I'm not asking for anything else . I just want to do everything I can to help Carter . After what Rhea did to me this time , I can no longer go on living . I hope you can stay by Carter's side through these hardest days . "